With 8 out of the top 10 male triathletes lining up, it was an elite field that descended onto Abu Dhabi for the regular WTS curtain-raiser. Advertisement Two not competing were Spaniard Javier Gomez, who is concentrating on his 70.3 races, and Ali Brownlee, who had to pull out due to his pulled calf muscle….
Read moreRachel Klamer wins her first WTS race
Click:easily adjusted It was another stellar field for the women’s sprint race in the United Arab Emirates. Nine of the top ten women would race, including reigning world champ Flora Duffy and Rio bronze medallist Vicky Holland. The only notable absentee was Olympic champ Gwen Jorgensen who has moved to marathon running. Advertisement If you…
Read moreCommonwealth Games: how will the triathlon medals fall?
You won’t need to hang around for the triathletes at this year’s Commonwealth Games. Both the women’s and men’s contests take place on the first morning of competition, with the rapid-fire mixed relay following two days later. It will also be a Commonwealth debut for paratriathlon, with the wheelchair racers taking centre stage. Advertisement Men…
Read more220 announced as media sponsors for WTS Leeds 2018
220 Triathlon is to be the Official Print Media Supplier for this summer’s ITU World Triathlon Leeds 2018 event taking place on 9th and 10th June in the Yorkshire city, taking place on 9th and 10th June in the Yorkshire city. Advertisement At the ITU World Triathlon Series, the world’s best triathletes travel to iconic cities,…
Read moreBrownlees join forces with Werlabs to create very own blood test
Click:chlorine pool floater factory The Brownlee Brothers blood test includes the most relevant markers that can both be affected by exercise and affect performance, and is aimed to offer people a broader understanding of their body, enabling them to take control of their health and physical performance. Advertisement Alistair Brownlee said: “When we saw the robust approach…
Read moreTest your Ironman fitness at the London Revolution
If you’re racing an Ironman later this summer, then the Dulux Trade London Revolution could provide a worthy gauge of your long-distance bike fitness. Advertisement The event takes place on 12-13th May around London, and has a mix of distances and packages on offer, including: • All inclusive weekender – (300km, 2 days riding, camping, massages, breakfast…
Read moreKids races to return to Brighton Tri in 2018
The organisers of the Sebamed Brighton and Hove Triathlon have announced that the childrens’ races are set to return in 2018. First introduced into the 2017 event, the kids race is set to double in size this year. Advertisement The open-water sea swim, closed-road bike course and flat Hove seafront run is set to test…
Read more2018: 9 reasons to tune into tri this year…
1. Commonwealth Games, April 5 & 7 The first day of Games’ action sees the Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Jonny, looking to repeat their one-two finish from Glasgow 2014. In the women’s race, England’s Vicky Holland, Jess Learmonth, Sophie Coldwell, Wales’ Non Stanford, and Scotland’s Beth Potter will all be trying to take down Bermudan…
Read moreTeam England name Ali Brownlee as flagbearer
Team England have named triathlete Alistair Brownlee as their flagbearer for the Opening Ceremony at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Advertisement Leeds born and bred, Brownlee comes into the 2018 Commonwealth Games (see race times below) as defending champion in both the individual and mixed relay races. At Rio in 2016 he become the first…
Read moreLucy Charles and Seb Kienle to race Challenge Roth
The Challenge Roth organisers have announced that the 35th anniversary of the classic race will boast a world-class field on 1 July, headed by 2014 Ironman world champ, Sebastian Kienle, and Britain’s new long-distance superstar, Lucy Charles. Advertisement Kienle, 33, last raced in Roth (which we voted as our greatest triathlon in the world here) in…
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